Body shaping apparel

ABSTRACT

The invention is an undergarment designed to assist a brassiere in providing lift and improved cleavage to the bust while also acting as slimming shape wear. The undergarment is worn over a brassiere. The cup-less design provides a level of lift that an ordinary brassiere on its own cannot produce. In addition, the undergarment acts as a slimming shape wear garment. The material is wider under the arm, smoothing bulges created by the brassiere.

This application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/063,579, filed Feb. 4, 2008.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to an article of apparel to assist the bra. More specifically the invention is directed to an apparel apparatus designed to lift the bust and improve cleavage more than a normal brassiere can do on its own. It also improves posture and smoothes away bulges a regular brassiere creates under the arm of the wearer.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This present invention relates to a new distinct means and method of enhancing the bust similar to how a push up brassiere functions. Because it shapes a woman's figure, it is considered a foundation/undergarment.

The present invention is the combination of a brassiere without cups, and a slimming shape wear garment. The objective of this invention is to naturally enhance the breast shape by lifting the breasts and creating a bigger cleavage, while smoothing underarm area and maximizing posture.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a revolutionary shaper for the bust. It is a product worn over a regular brassiere to enhance the overall look and shape of the bust; specifically to create a more distinctly defined, visibly discernable cleavage. The garment provides a level of lift that an ordinary bra on its own does not deliver.

The invention also improves posture and smoothes and flattens bulges an ordinary bra creates at the underarms and back.

It is constructed of soft, stretchable microfiber encasing a thin layer of stretch foam so it is comfortable, pliable and soft to the skin. There are no elastics on the wings, only soft yet strong microfiber.

There is a main rear panel that is positioned on the back of the user. Extending, from the main rear panel are first and second side bands that extend from opposite ends of the rear panel under the arms of the wearer and along the user's sides. The first and second side panels are joined at the front of the user, just under the breasts. The main rear panel has first and second straps that extend from either side near the top of the main rear panel and over the shoulder of the wearer. The straps are secured to the first and second side panels at the front of the wearer. The side panels are connected together under the breasts by hook and eye. It is possible to imagine other configurations for connecting the two panels. The bustwear of the present invention provides the user with a more naturally enhanced look, while at the same time providing the woman with suitable back support, posture, and underarm smoothness. The straps are secured to the undergarment accessory by traditional sewing as are the side panels to the main back panel. The present invention can be made using heat seals throughout the entire structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of the undergarment accessory of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the undergarment accessory of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is bustwear that is to be worn in collaboration with the brassiere. In a preferred embodiment the bust wear is worn over the brassiere. The present invention is constructed by laminating fabric to foam. The material of the present invention is preferably constructed from a ⅛^(th) inch foam sheet that has microfiber laminated on both sides of the foam. However it is possible to imagine a range of thicknesses for the foam sheet. This laminated foam may then be cut into three separate pieces, acting as the rear panel and two side panels. These three pieces are then sewn together using traditional sewing methods to create the actual bustwear invention.

As seen in FIG. 1, there is a bustwear article 10 that has a first panel 11 and a second panel 12. The first and second panels extend from the main rear panel of the bustwear 14. The first panel has a front end 15 and a rear end 16. The rear end 16 is preferably sewn to the main rear panel 14 at seam 17 that extends from top edge 18 to the bottom edge 19. There is a first extension 20 that extends upwardly between first top edge 18 and second top edge 21. A strap 22 is secured to the first extension 20. One of the advantages of the present invention is that the strap may be secured to the first extension by a sewn seam.

The strap has a ring 23 and a slide 24. The first extension 20 has a tip 25 that is folded over the ring 23 and sewn onto the first extension 20. The tip 25 passes through the ring 23 and is positioned on the front or the rear of the first extension 20 where the tip may be secured to the first extension 20, via traditional sewing methods. The strap length is adjusted using a slide. One of the strap is fixed to the slide. The strap is weaved through the slide. As the slide is adjusted on the strap, the farther the slide moves from the ring, the shorter the straps length from the ring to the rear main panel.

The main rear panel 14 has a bottom edge 26, a first side edge 27 and a second side edge 28. The first side edge 27 is secured to the first band 11 at seam 16. The main rear panel has a top edge 29 that is separated from the second side edge 28 by first panel extension 30. First panel extension 30 has the end 31 of the strap sewn thereto.

The front end 15 of the band 11 is secured to a first front panel 32 by traditional sewing 37. The front panel has a set of hooks thereon that connect to a second front panel 34 that is provided with a plurality of eyes for securing the bustwear in position. As with the case of the straps, the first front panel 32 is secured to the first band 11 by traditional sewing.

The second panel 12 has a front end 41 and a rear end 42. The rear end 42 is preferably sewn to the main rear panel 14 at seam 46 that extends from top edge 43 to the bottom edge 44. There is a first extension 45 that extends upwardly between the first top edge 43 and a second top edge 47. The strap 48 is secured to the first extension 45. One of the advantages of the present invention is that the strap 48 may be secured to the first extension 45 by a sewn seam.

The strap has a ring 49 and a slide 50. The first extension 45 has a tip 51 that is folded over the ring 49 and sewn onto the first extension 45. The tip 51 passes through the ring 49 and is positioned on the front or the rear of the first extension 45 where the tip may be secured to the first extension 45, via traditional sewing methods.

The main rear panel 14 has a top edge 29 that is separated from the second side edge 52 by a second panel extension 53. The second panel extension 53 has the end 54 of the strap sewn thereto.

The front end 55 of the band 12 is secured to a second front panel 34 by traditional sewing. As with the case of the straps, the first front panel 34 is secured to the first band 12 by traditional sewing. When worn, the bustwear of the present invention provides the user with a more naturally enhanced bust, greater cleavage, improves posture and back support, while smoothing underarm and back bulge often associated with a regular brassiere. 

1. An apparel apparatus for assisting a brassiere in improving cleavage, slimming underarm area and improving posture comprising: a main rear panel positioned on the back of the user, a first panel and a second panel, said panels extending from the main rear panel, said panels having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top surface and a bottom surface, said panels being positioned below the user's brassiere providing additional lift for the breasts, a first and a second extension, said first extension extending upwardly from the top edge of said first panel and said second extension extending upwardly from the top edge of said second panel, a first and a second strap extending from said main rear panel and over the shoulder of the wearer, said first strap being connected to said first extension at the front of the wearer, said second strap being connected to said second extension at the front of the wearer.
 2. An apparel apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said panels are comprised of a foam sheet, said foam sheet having a first side and a second side, and a first sheet and a second sheet of microfiber, said microfiber being soft and flexible, said first sheet of microfiber being laminated to the first side of said foam sheet and said second sheet of microfiber being laminated to the second side of said foam sheet.
 3. The foam sheet according to claim 2 wherein said foam sheet has a ⅛^(th) inch thickness.
 4. An apparel apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said strap is attached to said first and second panels using a ring.
 5. An apparel apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the length of said strap is adjusted using a slide.
 6. An apparel apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said first strap being attached to said first extension, said second strap being attached to said second extension.
 7. An apparel apparatus according to claim 6 wherein heat seals are used to fuse said first and second panels to said main rear panel and fuse said straps to said main rear panel.
 8. An apparel apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said first and second panels are sewn to the main rear panel.
 9. An apparel apparatus for assisting a brassiere in improving cleavage, slimming underarm area and improving posture comprising: a back panel, said back panel having a inner surface and an outer surface, a top edge a bottom edge, said top edge having a concave shape, said bottom edge having a straight edge, a left side edge and a right side edge, each said side edge having a generally triangular extension that forms a peak extending from about the midpoint of each said side edge, a top left corner extension extending from the contact point between said left side edge and said top edge, a top right corner extension extending from the contact point between said right side edge and said top edge, said corner extensions having a generally straight edge, a left side panel and a right side panel, each side panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, a top edge, bottom edge, an inner side edge and an outer side edge, said outer surface of said inner side edge of each side panel being sewn to said side edge of said back panel from said midpoint of said side edge of main back panel to said bottom edge of main back panel, a triangular extension extending from said top edge, said triangular extension having a generally flat tip, said flat tip being looped through a ring and heat sealed to said triangular extension of each said side panel, said length of said outer edge of said side panels being shorter than said inner edge of said side panels, said outer edge of said left side panel having a plurality of hooks arranged vertically, said outer edge of said right side panel having a plurality of eyes arranged vertically, said bottom edge curving downward, said side panels residing below the breast of the wearer, a left strap and a right strap, said straps having a back end and a front end, said left strap being heat sealed to said left corner extension of said back panel, said right strap being heat sealed to said right corner extension of said back panel, said straps having a slide to adjust the length of said straps, said front end of aid left strap being looped through said ring of said left side panel, said front end of said right strap being looped through said ring of said right panel, said front end of said straps being looped through said slide and heat sealed, said straps being worn over the shoulder of said wearer. 